Supply Chain Director

Category: Manager, Supply Chain Management

Location: Addis Ababa HQ

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Title:  Supply Chain Director

Report to: V/P of Operations

Salary: Competitive Salary Scale with little negotiation adjustment, based on the earning history of the candidate 

Benefits: attractive work-related allowances and benefit packages

Summary of the position 

The Supply Chain Director oversees and manages the organization’s overall supply chain and logistics operations to maximize efficiency and productivity. This role involves strategic planning and coordinating procurement, inventory management, transportation, and distribution processes. The position is essential in ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services, optimizing costs, and maintaining quality standards aligned with organizational goals.

Job Purpose:

The Head of Supply Chain is responsible for leading and managing the company’s end-to-end supply chain operations, which include sourcing, procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and fleet operations. This role ensures the efficient and cost-effective movement of goods and services, thereby supporting the company’s overall operational and strategic goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leads the overall supply chain strategy and operations for the company.
• Define and implement Sourcing and supply chain strategy.
• Define supply chain operational strategy, planning, and implementation.
• Oversees the entire supply chain process, from procurement to distribution, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations. (procurement, importing, warehousing, good shipment, and stock of the company)
• Support other operational departments by providing goods and services at the right time, quality, quantity, and price.
• Define procurement and logistics policies and rules for all purchases, warehousing, and fleet management.
• In charge of facilities and fleet management of the company
• Optimize the warehouse management, good shipment, and inventory management.
• Manages inventory levels, ensuring sufficient stock to meet demand while minimizing storage costs. 
• Oversees the movement and storage of goods, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. 
• Works to streamline and optimize supply chain processes, reducing costs and improving efficiency. 
• Predicts demand and supply to ensure adequate inventory and prevent shortages. 
• Analyzes and optimizes transportation routes and modes to minimize costs and delivery times.
• Oversee all aspects of a company’s vehicle fleet, ensuring it operates efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.
• Managing vehicle maintenance, fuel, and regulatory compliance.  
• Identifies and resolves issues that may arise in the supply chain.

Educational Qualification 

• BA/MA in Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management & related social science field of studies
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 4 years in a managerial or leadership capacity. 

Essential Skills:

• Analytical Skills: 
• Communication Skills: 
• Problem-Solving Skills: 
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Processes: . 
• Software Proficiency: 
• Sustainability Awareness: 

How To Apply

 Only qualified & interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this position:

1st. Download the “Job applicants’ Summary of Qualification” form & complete it properly;

For online applicants, please attaché and send: 

The completed Job applicant’s summary form, with your updated CV & credentials copy;

stating the position (Supply Chain Director ) on the subject line; and mail to recruitment@motiengineering.com, making CC to “vacancy@motiengineering.com”

Or 

physically drop:

Your completed Job applicant’s summary form with updated CV & Copy of credentials at our Office Located: “Africa Avenue, Mega House/building, 3rd floor office No 309/ 307. For further Information, you can call /Contact on: – 0114702142/0114701635/0114702015